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Read exactly what its like to volunteer with Healthwatch by one of our very own volunteers.Blog -
Experts have been recruited by NHS England and NHS Improvement to help prevent care home residents being given too many medicinesBlog -
Sharing your views with Healthwatch Lincolnshire has led to positive changes to health and social care services in LincolnshireBlog -
With the launch of annual report we wanted to highlight the areas that the residents of Lincolnshire felt there was room to change in their health and social care services.Blog -
#HWL19 During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds. Here are some of our Highlights from the Year:Blog -
Healthwatch plays an important role in providing advice and pointing people in the right direction for the support they need.
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For a long time we have heard from the people of Lincolnshire telling us they are confused and concerned about what is happening to their NHS services.
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Pain clincs - From our #HWL19 Annual report. As far back as June 2017, we visited a pain service in Lincolnshire to collate patient experiences.Blog -
Finding the right care or support can be worrying and stressful. There are a number of organisations that can provide help, but people don’t know where to look. Last year we helped 1,933 people access the advice and information they need.Blog -
At Healthwatch Lincolnshire we couldn’t help to make improvements in local health and care services without the support of our dedicated volunteers that work with us to help make care better for their communities.Blog -
In the spring of 2018, BBC Look North approached Healthwatch Lincolnshire with concerns about a patient that had been removed from a GP Practice under the 8 day removal process, without what they [the patient] felt was acceptable notice.Blog -
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.Blog -
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.Blog -
Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.Blog -
Ian shares his story of trying to access mental health support and its impact on his wellbeing. Do you have an account that NHS services could learn from?Blog -
It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case.Blog -
Use our campaign resources and downloadable's to support our campaign An NHS Dentist 4 all - Improving Dental Services across LincolnshireBlog -
Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.Blog -
Response from Lincolnshire County Council to Healthwatch Lincolnshire report “Cost of Living: the impact on health and careBlog -
GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to present its annual Report for 2017/18Report -
Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire.
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This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during December 2018 where 148 experiences have been shared.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been aware of inequalities in service provision for the people of Lincolnshire requiring assessment and diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has escalation its concerns relating to cervical screening and the delay of results.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to :
Ear care; Fragility of Primary Care services; Pain ManagementReport -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to : Dental, Mental health, ULHT and Social CareReport -
Due to patient comments as a result of our priorities work we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to long term conditionsReport -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: GP services, Sexual Health Service, Joined Up Services – DETOC, Autism Waits for Assessment, Mental Health – Interim Care
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Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: Access to neurology, autism, dyspraxia services and cervical screening results for patients in LincolnshireReport -
Escalation report regarding Pain management services in LincolnshireReport -
For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.Report -
Whilst we recognise the National and local directive to reduce the overall cost of prescribed medication and its subsequent wastage, Healthwatch Lincolnshire does not believe patients fully understand the options available to them.Report -
This paper highlights concerns raised by patients, carers, service users and other stakeholders to Healthwatch Lincolnshire regarding de-commissioning of health services in Lincolnshire.Report -
This paper asks what plans the Lincolnshire CCGs have for the £1.7m mental health growth fund. Please find below the reasons why Healthwatch Lincolnshire is bringing this to your attention?Report -
Over the past 5 years, Healthwatch Lincolnshire has consistently received patient comments, relating to the difficulties they are experiencing getting an appointment to see a GP.Report -
Access to NHS dentist services in Lincolnshire has been difficult for a long time. Access for people who live in a care home to NHS dentistry is even more of a challenge.Report -
This report provides important evidence of the experiences of Lincolnshire people when receiving NHS immunisations and screenings.
The work involved included gathering information from 785 people across Lincolnshire during the period Sep to Dec 2016Report -
There are currently 2.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. This is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030, with 45,400 living in Lincolnshire alone.
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Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.Report -
Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during January 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.Report -
Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire. #ItStartsWithYouReport -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during February 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during March 2019 where 271 experiences have been shared.Report -
A version of the charity’s new proposed articles of association showing all of the changes made from the existing articles of associationReport -
Due to patient comments we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to 8 day removal of patients from GP practicesReport -
During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds.Report -
What changes do people want to make to local services in Lincolnshire?